‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice…
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UK should impose sanctions on Egypt over jailed activist, says Helena Kennedy
Top human rights lawyer calls for UK to take case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah to international court of justice Helena…
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Weather tracker: Nigeria hit by deadly flooding described as ‘worst in 60 years’
At least 150 people killed, thousands displaced and buildings destroyed after heavy rains in north of country Significant flooding affected…
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UK swings behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
On visit to Morocco, David Lammy commends Rabat’s plan for limited self-rule in disputed territory The UK has thrown its…
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Women and girls ‘not safe anywhere’ as Darfur suffers surge in sexual violence
Médecins Sans Frontières report sparks calls for Sudan’s warring parties to be held to account for rapes and attacks As…
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At least 115 killed in floods in central Nigeria
Several people remain missing in state of Niger after torrential rains submerged town of Mokwa More than 100 people have…
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Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike
Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights…
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Sidi Ould Tah named African Development Bank president
Mauritanian economist who led Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa will succeed Akinwunmi Adesina The African Development Bank has…
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South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A…
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Former ambassador calls on UK to advise citizens against travel to Egypt
John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah The former British ambassador…
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